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dere

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Noun — (archaic) Harm, injury, or hurt.

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Etymology

From Old English dæru ("injury, harm, loss"), tracing back to a very old Germanic root meaning damage — a distant relative of similar words in Old High German and Sanskrit.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “dere” mean?

The word “dere” means (archaic) Harm, injury, or hurt. In plain terms, an old word for hurting or troubling someone; rarely used outside historical or poetic writing today.

How do you pronounce “dere”?

“Dere” is pronounced deer (/dɪə/ in IPA).

How do you use “dere” in a sentence?

Here is “dere” used in a sentence: “The old ballad speaks of a knight who suffered great dere in battle.”

What part of speech is “dere”?

Depending on how it is used, “dere” can be a noun and a verb.

Where does the word “dere” come from?

The word “dere” comes from Old English. From Old English dæru ("injury, harm, loss"), tracing back to a very old Germanic root meaning damage — a distant relative of similar words in Old High German and Sanskrit.

How many meanings does “dere” have?

“Dere” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: (archaic) Harm, injury, or hurt.

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